Mauna Kea in Hawaii is recognized as the fourth premier destination globally for observing stars and celestial phenomena. Its impressive altitude of nearly 4,000 meters, combined with minimal light ...
MAUNA KEA >> Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu, who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Researchers have discovered that rare tropical permafrost near the summit of Mauna Kea is gradually receding. The frozen soil patches, a scientific anomaly in this tropical ...
Any place, including Hawaii, can become a winter wonderland with the right amount of snow. The Aloha State experienced likely its first snowfall of the season on Monday after a winter storm rolled in, ...